DESCO INDUSTRIES INC TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-7055 Statguard Low-VOC Dissipative Floor Finish Made in the Application and Maintenance Instructions United States of America General Guidelines For maximum effectiveness Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish should be used as part of a comprehensive maintenance program that includes use of other Floor Care products such as Statguard Floor Stripper and Floor Cleaner, and Burnishing Restorer. Proper attention paid to the application and maintenance of Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish will result in increased durability and enhanced ESD control performance. NOTE: Statguard Dissipative Floor Care products do not have a set life span. The chemicals are not known to degrade over time when stored at the proper temperature conditions as stated in the Safety Data Sheet. We also recommend that these products be stored in their original containers and be sealed when Figure 1. Statguard Low-VOC Dissipative Floor Finish: not in use. 1 gallon bottle & 5 gallon bag-in-box Grounding (Typically Not Required) Description Conventional grounding practices, such as electrically Statguard Low-VOC is a static dissipative zinc free connecting Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish to floor finish that will convert non-ESD flooring to an protective earth or equipment ground is required only for ESD protective floor. Statguard Low-VOC floor finish applications of floor finish that are less than 50 square will protect and maintain ESD permanent flooring feet. For applications that are greater than 50 square such as vinyl composition tiles, sheet vinyl and rubber feet, grounding is not required. The capacitance of tiles. Statguard Low-VOC floor finish provides a large installations of Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish 6 9 resistance range (1 x 10 to < 1 x 10 ohms per ANSI/ is vastly greater than the capacitance of the human ESD STM7.1(Section 6.2)) and low charge generation body. This enormous difference in capacitance allows (less than 100 volts) that meets or exceeds ANSI/ the treated floor to act as a theoretical charge reservoir ESD S20.20 required limits as an ESD protective or natural ground. The capacitance and surface floor or as a personnel grounding method. Statguard resistance of Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish treated Low-VOC is made with low volatile solvents in order floors will decay a 5000 volt charge to 0 in less than 0.1 to meet the requirements of CARB and other regional seconds when tested to Federal Test Method Standard VOC regulations. Statguard Low-VOC is free of zinc, 101C, Method 4046. Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish VOCs, APEs, and other hazardous ingredients. This exceeds industry accepted static decay requirements. is important to users being monitored for zinc output, ESD footwear needs to be worn to ground personnel. or those desiring to reduce the exposure of dangerous It is recommended that foot grounders be worn on both chemicals to workers and the environment. The coating feet. For additional information call customer service. resists abrasion and scuffing in order to maintain ESD performance and appearance. Statguard Low-VOC is packaged in bag-in-boxes and lot coded for quality control. SAFE WALKING SURFACE UL Listed as slip resistant. Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish provides superior electrical properties along with a safe walking surface. Underwriters Laboratory has evaluated Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish and tested it to their slip resistance standards. To ensure employee safety and to mitigate users liability exposure, it is important to use floor finish that has been successfully tested for slip resistance, and is properly installed and maintained. Figure 2. Personnel grounding, foot grounders should be used on ESD protective flooring DESCO INDUSTRIES INC - 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 (909) 627-8178 Website: DescoIndustries.com 2021 DESCO INDUSTRIES INC TB-7055 Page 1 of 6 May 2021 Employee OwnedDRY TIME Floor Finish Application One hour minimum between first and second coat. FLOOR PREPARATION - SURFACE After second coat it is recommended that Statguard CONCRETE Low-VOC wait six hours before allowing light traffic, 12 hours before regular traffic and 72 hours before heavy Two measures are used to determine a good concrete equipment and floor truck traffic Wait seven days before surface for Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish: all wet maintenance, buffing, or burnishing. Premature 1. The surface should be sealed. wet maintenance will negatively effect film formation and 2. The surface should be cleaned of all contaminants. electrical properties. At higher relative humidity levels, a SURFACE CLEANING longer drying time may be necessary. Surface to be finished should be clean, dry, and smooth. NOTE: Properly screw cap back on bag-in-box Heavy dirt or grease build up should be removed packaging after each use. with a stripper or degreaser. DO NOT use Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish on surfaces colder than 45 F. STATGUARD FLOOR STRIPPER SURFACE SEALING Surface preparation is absolutely critical for porous materials such as concrete. Proper preparation simplifies application, increases durability and ensures proper performance. Industrial grade polyurethane, vinyl or acrylic base sealers are recommended to seal highly porous floors before the application of Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish. Enamel sealers can be used for bare wood, while enamel undercoat with rust inhibitors are recommended for metal surfaces. New concrete should be allowed to cure for 60 days before sealing. Concrete surfaces do not all have the same physical and chemical properties. They vary widely due to the variety of ways concrete can be formulated, poured or finished. Figure 3. Statguard Floor Stripper: 5 gallon bag-in-box There are several methods to prepare problem concrete. Each method depends on the condition of Stripping the floor is recommended for first time the concrete. Cleaning methods range from: sweeping, application of any finish. New tiles are supplied with a vacuuming, wire brush, air-blasting, water jet, steam protective factory finish that protects during installation cleaning, or stripping. Concrete surfaces are very but should be stripped away prior to any floor finish porous and should be properly sealed prior to the application. Properly maintained floors should be application of Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish. stripped one to two times annually, depending on traffic Adhesion properties for the concrete sealer can be and buildup of contaminated finish. Statguard Floor increased by profiling or rouging the concrete surface Stripper is recommended to strip multiple layers of floor through acid etching, rotary drum sanding, scarifying finish or coatings. or mechanically scratching the surface. Always follow manufacturers recommendations when applying. The EQUIPMENT NEEDED concrete sealer will reduce the porosity of the concrete Push broom and provide a smooth level surface for the finish. The Single pad 175 RPM stripping machine (with black sealer also provides a barrier to prevent any water or green synthetic pad) migrating up through the surface of the concrete. Cotton Mop No Sealer Application: Sealing is recommended for Statguard Low Residue Floor Stripper increasing coverage and correcting problem concrete Buckets surfaces that are not dry or free from grease, oil, etc. Wet vacuum If the subfloor surface is dry, level, and free from Recommended: Statguard Neutralizer (46022) with dirt, grease, oil, paint, sealer, old adhesives, and a dedicated mop other foreign materials it may be suitable to applying Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish directly onto the APPLICATION concrete. Always use in a well-ventilated area or wear a suitable respirator. Wear appropriate eye protection such as COVERAGE splash goggles and impervious type protective gloves. Statguard Low-VOC Floor Finish covers approximately Mix Statguard Low Residue Floor Stripper with warm 2000 square feet per gallon per coat on smooth water. Please see the below table to find the accurate surfaces. Coverage is less on coarse, textured, or dilution ratio for your floor. porous surfaces. 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